AUGUST 2003
470-03: Philippines
Condemns Bombing of Iraqi Mosque
469-03: RP
Remains Cautiously Optimistic on Korean Peninsula Issue; China’s Six Consensus
Points a Step in the Right Direction
30
August 2003
468-03: Drafting
of New Constitution Key Move in Myanmar Democratic Reforms – Ople
467-03: Media Power
Calls for Social Responsibility—Ople
29
August 2003
466-03: No
Return of US Bases – Ople
28
August 2003
465-03: Philippine
Contingent Now in Iraq
28
August 2003
464-03: Philippines
Joins Global Community in Condemning Bombay Bombing; No Filipinos in Blasts
28
August 2003
463-03: Six-Party
Talks Sign of Hope for Korean Peninsula Peace and Stability – Ople
28
August 2003
462-03:
RP
Hopes Changes in Myanmar Leadership Step Towards True Reforms; Reiterates Call
for Release of Aung San Suu Kyi
461-03: Meeting
of AAPP to Strengthen Regional Peace; Visit of Chinese Parliamentary Leader to
Boost RP-China Relations –
Ople
28
August 2003
460-03: RP
Concurs with UNSC Resolution that Attack on UN Aid Workers is a War Crime
28
August 2003
459-03: DFA
Provides Consular Assistance to Deportees from US; Respects Requests to Protect
their Privacy
458-03: Philippine
Embassy in Washington Rallies for Veterans Benefits
28
August 2003
457-03: No
Filipinos in Chicago Shooting
28
August 2003
456-03: RP
to Open Honorary Consulates In Armenia, Georgia
28
August 2003
455-03: DFA
to Spearhead Significant RP Initiative on Counter-Terrorism in APEC
454-03: Chinese
Premier Reiterates Commitment to Strengthen Relations; Expresses Continuing
Confidence in Philippine Growth, Progress and Stability
22
August 2003
453-03: Even
as Trade Grows in Favor of RP, Chinese Foreign Minister Pushes for More Trade;
Views RP as Partner in Regional Peace and Security
22
August 2003
452-03: China’s
Top Parliamentarian Pledges Legislative Support to Further Bolster RP-China
Relations
22
August 2003
451-03: Six
Filipinos, Probable Victims of Human Smuggling Confirmed Safe in Saipan
21
August 2003
450-03: Ople
Keen on Adherence to Due Process in New South Wales Murder Investigation
21
August 2003
449-03: DFA
Adopts Stricter Measures on Issuance of Diplomatic and Official Passports
21
August 2003
448-03: RP
Takes 1st Delivery of Russian Far East Oil
21
August 2003
447-03: Jerusalem
Bus Bombing Attack on Peace; No Filipinos Killed or Injured - Ople
20
August 2003
446-03: Philippines
Condemns Terrorist Bombing Of UN HQ In Iraq
20
August 2003
445-03: Ople
Official Visit to China to Focus on Bolstering Bilateral and Regional
Cooperation
19
August 2003
444-03: Ople
Makes Formal Request to US on Hambali
443-03: Ople
Confirms Swiss Request for Information; Acted in Accordance with Treaty
Obligations
442-03: Hambali
Capture Major Blow to SEA Terrorism; Ople Lauds Success of Thailand in Arresting
Terrorist
441-03: Text
of Presidential Citation For Secretary Ople
14
August 2003
440-03: Foreign
Affairs and Defense Join in Observing International Humanitarian Law Day
14
August 2003
439-03: Efforts
Continue to Increase Overseas Absentee Voter Registration
14
August 2003
438-03: RP
Makes Representations on Behalf of OFW's in Israel; Assured of Humanitarian
Treatment for Deportees; No Mass Deportations
14
August 2003
437-03: Singapore
Hails Filipino Nurse as Hero
14
August 2003
436-03: Indonesia
Thanks Philippines for its Support on Marriott Bombing
14
August 2003
435-03: Proposed
UN Security Council Resolution Critical to Stability of Iraq – Ople
14
August 2003
434-03: Ople
condemns recent violence in Israel
14
August 2003
433-03: RP
Peace Processes on Course
14
August 2003
432-03: Ople sends off RP humanitarian mission to Iraq
13
August 2003
431-03: Philippines, Iran Sign “Makati Declaration”
08 August 2003
430-03: Statement of Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas F. Ople on the 36th Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian
Nations (ASEAN)
08 August 2003
429-03: Philippines
and China Implement Agreement on War Against Drug Trafficking
08
August 2003
428-03: Three
Japanese Grant Aid Projects to Benefit Millions of Filipinos
08 August 2003
427-03: No
Filipinos Injured in Jakarta Blast; Ople Deplores Captured Terrorists'
Expressions of Glee
07 August 2003
426-03: RP-Iran
Bilateral Conference on "Dialogue Among Civilizations" Issues Makati
Declaration;
Endorses
RP Initiative for UN Interfaith Council
07 August 2003
425-03: Efforts
to be Doubled to Encourage Registration of Absentee Voters; Satellite Centers to
be Established—Ople
07 August 2003
424-03: Ople
Hails Saudi Government's Approval of a Field Registration Center for Filipino
Overseas Absentee Voters
07 August 2003
423-03: RP
Optimism Grows over DPRK Acceptance of 6-Way Talks
07 August 2003
422-03:
Work
Permit Law to Benefit Filipino Workers in Republic of Korea
07 August 2003
421-03: Philippines
to Host IMO Regional Office
07 August 2003
420-03: US
Congressional Action Brings RP One Step Closer to Return of Balangiga Bell—Ople
07 August 2003
419-03: US
Bill to Eliminate Hidden Charges in Remittances
07 August 2003
418-03: Transit
without Visa through US Suspended; DFA Issues Advisory
07 August 2003
417-03: US
Upgrades Veterans Memorial Medical Center Equipment
07 August 2003
416-03: Taplah
Family Coming Home from Strife in Liberia
07 August 2003
415-03: MILF
Peace Process Remains On Track – Ople
05 August 2003
414-03: Philippines
Condemns Jakarta Bombing; Terrorists Attacks Will Never Weaken Common Resolve
– Ople
05 August 2003
413-03: RP
Condems Hospital Bombing In Russia
04 August 2003
412-03: Credibility
Intact; Makati Incident Will Not Affect Chances For Security Council Seat
04 August 2003
411-03: Former
Vice President Emmanuel Pelaez Served his Country with Competence and Dedication
and is a Great Loss to our Nation – Ople
04 August 2003
410-03: EU
Statement Of Support Latest Confirmation Of International Confidence In The
Philippines – Ople
04 August 2003
409-03: Higher
Level Of Humanity Can Be Achieved By Promoting Dialogue Among Civilizations –
Ople
04 August 2003
408-03: Filipino
in Papua New Guinea is First to Register as Potential Absentee Voter
01 August 2003
407-03: RP Bids Farewell
to Iranian Ambassador; RP-Iran Cooperation to Continue to Flourish
01 August 2003